News
02-03-2010
Scratch My Back - now released in the U.S.A
The long wait is over in the U.S.A today where 'Scratch My Back' is released today, so it should now be available pretty much everywhere.
Given Peter's comments, quoted in the New York Times yesterday, the later release in the U.S is in keeping with the albums ethos:
..."There's a Slow Food movement," he said in an interview during a New York City stopover. "I think I'm part of the Slow Music movement."...
..."I was trying to make a grown-up record," said Mr. Gabriel, 60. He was sipping tea and sampling a plate of berries in the lounge of the Mercer Hotel in SoHo. "This is treating people as if they can handle difficult music and words. Not that I've courted the lowest common denominator before, but there's a playfulness and childishness in some of my older work that isn't present on this record."
01-03-2010
Not quite, but nearly...
"It is daffodil time, so the robins all cry,
For the sun's a big daffodil up in the sky,
And when down the midnight the owl call "to-whoo"!
Why, then the round moon is a daffodil too;
Now sheer to the bough-tops the sap starts to climb,
So, merry my masters, it's daffodil time. "
Clinton Scollard 'Daffodil Time'
28-02-2010
The Boy In The Bubble and Biko on iTunes today
February's Full Moon sees the release of the second 'double A-side' - Digi 45 from the 'Scratch My Back' project on iTunes. Peter Gabriel's version of 'The Boy In The Bubble' and Paul Simon's reciprocal cover of 'Biko'
Peter, Paul Simon, Bob Ezrin and John Metcalfe talk about the two songs and the process of recording the two tracks in the video below.
28-02-2010
Peter's February Full Moon Video Update
Peter's Ferbuary update finds him busy in the studio with Bob Ezrin and John Metcalfe working on arrangements for the 'New Blood' dates. Watch out for more news of a special date coming up in Paris.
24-02-2010
Tina's update - win tickets for 28th March at London O2
"On Peter's behalf, I would like to say a big thank you for your birthday greetings, cards and gifts. Your kind thoughts are much appreciated....
....I have divided the competition into two sections: 'New Blood' in which the the first name out of the hat will win 2 tickets for Peter's Sunday show (28th March) at London O2 (please note that there is no sound check that night) as well as a CD and T-shirt, and 'SMB' in which winners will receive an item (chosen at random) from my collection of lovely 'Scratch My Back' goodies
24-02-2010
23-02-2010
Peter Gabriel in Mojo
"The art-rock guru looks back on his astonishing 40-year career. From fronting progressive masters Genesis to solo pop success, his is a story of restless toil and adventure. With a new album set for release in March, Gabriel guides us through a unique life in music. PLUS! Kate Bush, Elbow and Vampire Weekend salute the legend!"
22-02-2010
Hear Peter on The Radcliffe & Maconie Show tonight
Peter Gabriel will be appearing on The Radcliffe & Maconie Show on BBC Radio 2 this evening. The show starts at 8PM GMT. If you can't get it on the radio, you may be able to listenon-line. Links are on the BBC web page.
